Clinical Dietitian - Masters degree preferred
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Description: UnitedHealth Group is employing Clinical Dietitian - Masters degree preferred right now, this position will be placed in Maryland. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the U! S health care system.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Director of the Pharmacotherapy Management Center in assuring efficient and effective operations of the Nutrition Department.
Performing telephonic therapeutic consultations with patients and/or prescribers.
Performing data collection of member’s lab values, diet, and medical history.
Completing a full nutrition assessment for patients.
Develop a plan of care detailing actions for the patient and/or prescriber based on the nutrition assessment.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop an appropriate plan of care for patients.
Documentation of the plan of care into the data base.
Participation in continuing education sessions provided by the department.
Effectively participates in and contributes to staff meetings and interdepartmental work groups.
Responsible for facilitating all department first-level complaints and/or issues and resolve the! m when possible, prior to forwarding them to the Pharmacothera! py Management Center Manager for resolution.
Identifies areas where systems modifications could result in operational improvements and report those to the Director of the Pharmacotherapy Management Center.
Develop patient education materials related to the most common disease states encountered.
Develop and deliver educational sessions for Pharmacists and Nurses where appropriate.
Participates and collaborates with the Director of the Pharmacotherapy Management Center on CMS regulatory reporting and other projects as needed.
Participation in Quality Assurance projects.
Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and their management.
Strong communication skills essential.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
Registered Dietitian, with licensure in Maryland within 6 months of starting. Additional state licensure may be required.
Strong clinical skills are essential.
Proficiency in using database information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to research and analyze the medical literature including drug information, disease states and clinical practice guidelines.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent team work skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Science in Nutrition/Dietetics OR 10 years of equivalent clinical experience.
Board certification preferred (CDE, CNSC, ect).
Experience with the geriatric population
Imagine joining a team of clinicians working to improve health for people over 50. Consider the influence you can have on the quality of care for millions of people. Now, enhance that success with enthusiasm you can really feel.
That's how it is at UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. Every day, we're collaborating to improve the healt! h and well-being of the fastest growing segment of our nation's populat! ion. And we're doing it with an intense amount of dedication.
Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge. That evolves by being flexible. That succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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This position will be opened on: Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:11:01 GMT
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